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and Europe in second and third positions at board connectivity. Automatic dependent industry,” he said. Not long after Amazon
27 percent and 26 percent respectively. surveillance – broadcast (ADS–B) mod took ownership stake in the two carriers,
Engine and component MRO markets program is coming soon.” Airborne Maintenance and Engineering
remain the largest segments at 40 percent ICF predicts that the modifications Services, Inc. (AMES), a subsidiary of ATSG,
and 22 percent respectively. Berger expects market will grow faster than any other MRO acquired PEMCO World Air Services, Inc., a
them to remain the two dominant segments segment over the next ten years. According Tampa-based provider of outsourced heavy
by 2026, but the pace of growth will lag to Berger, the segment will increase at an maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
behind that of the modifications market. The overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) aircraft services and passenger-to-freighter
introduction of new generation aircraft and of 5.2 percent in the period. “It is a definite aircraft conversions.
the subsequent longer maintenance intervals trend,” says Jacome. “We have been working
and reduced man-hour intensity will dent the in the last two years on our fleet. Wi-Fi is not
airframe market and slow down its growth. something you can install overnight.” “We
have been seeing a lot of cabin modifications
Swanky Cabin Interiors are In over the last couple of years,” says Ernesto
Aware that the minimum standards expected Ruiz, former chairman of the Aeroman board.
by customer when it comes to cabin interiors “From a passenger perspective, you want to
have changed significantly, airlines are see a nice interior. For airlines, it is a matter
investing a lot of time and capital on cabinet of keeping up with competition.”
modifications. What was deemed a luxury
not so long ago is now a necessity. Cabin Amazon’s Entry
densification has become a trend. “Aviation Berger believes Amazon is well positioned The dramatic advances in
is experiencing a new golden age of aircraft to lead a major disruption in the air cargo aircraft cabin, seating and
cabin interiors,” said Berger. “Latest lie- industry. “It has invested in two North IFE technology has led to
this decade being termed as
flat seats are now the minimum standard American cargo carriers, Atlas Air and the ‘Golden Age’ of aircraft
in premium classes. So is Wi-Fi and on ATSG, and is now getting into the MRO cabin interiors
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